2. I’ve just returned from four days “off the grid” on a tiny island in Penobscot Bay, Maine. No plumbing. No electricity. No writing. The scenic views were to die for. So was the biodiversity. Look at this photo I took of an adult bald-faced hornet chewing its way out of its pupal home.

3. Next week I’ll be hosting my two nieces for a week of fun “in the neighborhood.” That’s what they call our suburban home. They live in a rural area and are delighted that two girls exactly their ages live right across the street from our house.

4. I own first editions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. They were gifts from my great aunt.

5. Even though it’s been a hot, dry summer, the butterfly garden I started last year is coming along nicely. Hooray for native plants!

6. Since June 8, I’ve really focused on writing (as opposed to speaking engagements and promotion) and been incredibly productive. It’s such a great feeling.

7. I love broccoli and asparagus, but I hate peas. (That one was my husband’s idea.)

Okay, so now here’s my list of five blogs (in alphabetical order) that I think are definitely worth checking out:Classroom Book of the Week Kate’s on hiatus for the summer, but bookmark this blog and check back in September.Deborah Heiligman’s blog Writing tips and all sorts of fun from the uber fabulous author of Charles & Emma

The Picnic BasketHere's a chance to get some wonderful books--for free--and then let the blogosphere know what yuou think. Deb Sloan features wonderful titles and a smattering of interesting info about authors and kidlit happenings.

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Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than 180 nonfiction books for children. Her lifelong fascination with the natural world led her to earn a B.S.
in biology and M.A. in science journalism. When Melissa isn’t writing or speaking to children or educators, she’s usually exploring natural places near her home or around the world.